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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
1
Ex Senator Quay blamed for failure to rename McKinley. Southern delegates resist a party reform resolution stripping them of influence in future councils and press for an immediate decision.
The second day of the Philadelphia convention opened with Henry Cabot Lodge elected permanent chairman and Charles W. Johnson secretary. A Quay resolution aimed at limiting southern influence sparked protests, delaying nominations. Senator Platt left for home due to ill health, while Quay and O D ell were described as potential real leaders of New York forces.
Philadelphia report says McKinley 810 Roosevelt will be nominated today and the convention will adjourn sine die. Harmony is restored after talks with Chairman Hanna and party leaders. Roosevelt will be nominated by acclamation.
On Thursday evening the 21st, Harris Opera House presents a grand concert and burlesque by Campbell's Orchestra with songs by Patterson Pearson Palmer and Gibberson, Eureka Quartette, Ike Gibberson, and the Palmer Brothers. The show ends with a farce featuring Mayor Land. Performances start at 8 50. Reserved seats 50c, general 35c, gallery 25c.
Parkersburg selection as campaign headquarters likely with Charleston contesting. Miller Receives full power to run the drive, appoint secretary and assistants, and set up permanent HQ as the party lines up for the state auditor race. Davis named treasurer with McGraw and others present at adjournment.
A bright sunny face is linked to good health and a happy heart as Hood's Sarsaparilla is claimed to cure dyspeptic symptoms strengthen nerves and invigorate the system. Hood's Pills are described as non irritating cathartic for constipation and are sold by all druggists.
An advertisement promotes Kermott's Choco ites Laxative Quinine as a fast candy like remedy for colds and sore throat. It claims easy use and quick cure.
Advertises lower coal prices for cash and on pay day from W H Campbell Co. and promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with claims of health benefits and digestion aid. Mentions 5631 Bowels, Flat Top Grocery Co. and H N White as sellers or endorsers.
An old advertisement claims Ker mott's Chocolates cure cold in head and sore throat with laxative quinine and says children cry for them, presenting a candy like ease of taking the remedy.
June 20 London reports casualties from the war including a long list of missing. The Daily Mail suggests wires may be cut in Lord Roberts rear as no dispatch past June 16. Boers gather before Gee aal Raadie near Ficksburg. outpost skirmishes occur daily. Destruction of Maulana bridge disrupts supply to the Boers from Lourenco Marques. 2000 stands of arms surrendered at Pictoria. 148 officers and 3 039 men held by British prisoners, with many in hospital. General Hildward returns to Volksrust.
Illinois Steel Company South Chicago reopens the grab mill with 400 workers, plate mill with 590, and open hearth furnaces with 800, after a two week shutdown. Also notes attendance at Roanoke Carnival July 2 to 7 and an advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for cuts burns and skin eruptions at 25 cents a box.
Barcelona winter resident Mr. R P Olivia credits Electric Bitters as life changing, claiming relief from back head pains and many ailments. He endorses the tonic as a cure for liver kidney blood and nerve issues, promising vigor and renewed health. Bottles every 50 cents with guarantee at druggists.
A co partnership formed by J N and J E Echols under J N Echols & Company name. All accounts due J N Echols must be settled by June 1 1900 or will be turned to an attorney for collection. J N Echols J K Echols and De Witt's Little Early Risers pills are advertised as a liver and bowel cleanser.
Boston and Richmond financiers unite to form a $2,000,000 pork packing concern led by S. H. Stanton, former No 1 Packing Co general manager, with Chicago style sales pitch amid a Richmond visit. The ad also touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as instant relief for piles eczema and skin diseases, warning of counterfeits.
Charles Hairston was executed at 11 59 today in Martinsville after being found guilty of attempted assault on Miss Gauld and sentenced to death by hanging. About twenty witnesses watched as he remained calm and spoke on the scaffold warning youths of sin. He died when the trap released his neck, and his body was later placed in a coffin. The crime was charged May 9 and he was held in Roanoke until the day of execution.
The West Virginia UDC convened in its first convention since formation. President Mrs Virginia Faulkner McSherry led the gathering in Charleston with welcome by Mrs B S Green and response by Mrs Peter Buffington. Officers include Mrs Helen Pendleton and others from Martinsburg Shepherdstown Huntington Charleston Leetown and Wheeling.
For sale two story frame dwelling with rooms pantry wardrobes cistern under back porch and percent lots on McDowell street Graham Virginia. Terms part down balance in easy payments for particulars call or address W Jord Graham Virginia.
Mrs. 8 Dory of Des Moines Iowa expresses lasting gratitude for Chamberlains Cough Remedy. She credits it with helping her family through coughs lung troubles and whooping cough and shares thanks to the manufacturers and local druggist H N White.
A testimonial from A Bascock of Erie Pennsylvania praises Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine for curing a cold in head and sore throat quickly. He also reports recovering from a hip strain later helped by Chamberlain's Main Balm and recommends both products. Sold by H N White Druggist.
Reports indicate more than fifteen lives saved by One Minute Cough Cure mainly in grippe croup asthma whooping cough bronchitis and pneumonia. Early use is said to prevent consumption. H.N. White.
Reports circulate that the legations in Pekin are safe while rumors of a massacre of foreigners spread. Authorities say the emperor may flee and Seymour's relief column reportedly captures the capital amid unverified killing rumors of a German minister, with an extra session of Congress possible.
A Shanghai dispatch counters reports of a massacre at Pokin and says the legations in Pekin remained safe on Tuesday the 17th. It notes Seymour's relief corps at Pekin by the next day and claims admiral Seymour's forces have captured the city, with the emperor reportedly missing after being taken by Yang Yu.
Private advices reached family members denying the report that Baron Von Keller the German minister to China had been killed.
The China crisis could force an early congressional session. The president and advisers debate whether to reconvene, with outcomes hinging on developments in China. If order fails and war looms, the United States must determine a course to protect citizens and interests.
In New York New York beat Boston 12 to 2 with Carrick Bower mat for Boston. Fraser Doug las Kennedy Farrell led Philadelphia over Brooklyn 5 4. Chicago lost to Pittsburg 1 to 8 with Killen Chance Tannehill Zimmer. St Louis game not completed.
Item features fine oak drawers described as good as new. Listed at 65 dollars new and offered for 30 dollars as bargain. Contact person initials E O Sivan in Bluefield Ian to inspect.
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